ZIP 12209 · Albany County

Albany, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12209, Albany, New York.

12.3%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#963 of 1530
New York rank
1,825
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Albany, NY (ZIP 12209) runs $1,084/yr on average: the 14th percentile nationally and 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,084
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+3.9%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,084/yr
+3.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.98%
Avg severity: $6,753
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
+32.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12209 (Albany, NY)

ZIP 12209 (Albany, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,084 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,825 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 12209 in the 14th percentile, 39% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 43% below, ranking #963 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Guilford (ZIP 13780) at $1,083, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 12209 shows a 12.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.98% of policies in ZIP 12209 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,753. 0.42% of ZIP 12209 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 32.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 12209 costs have risen 3.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,043 to a high of $1,084, an annualized rate of +1.0% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 12209 Compares

vs National Average
$1,084 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,084 vs $1,896
43% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12209, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090 20182019202020212022 $1,084
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12209.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,043 -
2019 $1,069 +2.5%
2020 $1,062 -0.7%
2021 $1,051 -1.0%
2022 $1,084 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,062
Premium Range
$1,043 - $1,084
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12209

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 12209?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 12209 (Albany, NY) is comparatively affordable at $1,084 per year as of 2022, just the 14th percentile nationally, #963 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +3.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Albany, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 12209: claims frequency (1.98%), loss ratio (12.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.42%), together placing this ZIP at the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12209 compared to the national average?
At $1,084/yr, ZIP 12209 runs 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12209?
ZIP 12209 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.42% in New York, a rise of 32.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12209 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12209 have ranged from $1,043 to $1,084, with a 5-year average of $1,062. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 12209 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 12209 averages $1,084/yr, 43% below that figure, ranking #963 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.